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"Give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way. "
~Native American Saying
"When we are connected to others, we become better people." Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture (Shared from Cherri Pierangeli Kasdorf's FB! Thanks Cheryl!)
"In Life there r no strangers,
only friends we haven't met." (stolen from Julie Puder Hesler's FB page! Thanks Julie!)
H ours of happy times with friends and family
A bundant time for relaxation
P rosperity and new opportunity
P lenty of love when you need it the most
Y outhful excitement at life's simple pleasures
N ights of restful slumber
E verything you need and deserve
W ishing you love and happiness
Y ears and years of good health
E njoyment and mirth
A ngels to watch over you
R emembrances of a happy year!
There are only two ways to live your life.
One is as though nothing is a miracle.
The other is as though everything is a miracle.
~ Albert Einstein
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.
Henry David Thoreau
"When one door closes,
another opens.
But we often
look so regretfully upon the
closed door that we don't see
the one that has opened for us." Helen Keller
Practice Random Acts of Kindness...
Hold Hands...Not Grudges.
It is nice to be important,
but it's more important to be nice.
Embrace The Moment.
Remember Where You Came From.
Keep an Open Mind and an Open Heart.
Treat others as you would like to be Treated.
Be Kinder than Necessary... ...You never know what someone else is going through.
One of the beautiful things
about getting "older" is knowing that your secrets are safe with your friends, because
they can't remember them either!
Is anyone interested in celebrating with a Double Nickel Birthday Party in 2012??? click on the sign above ...
Thanks again for making our 35th Reunion
EXTRA SPECIAL!
Cheryl McPhaul added some great pics from 'The 35th Friday night!! Thanks, Cheryl! Thanks also to Sandy for your great additions!!!!
Please post yours or send them in!
"Thanks in advance" to all those "waiting" to upload your pictures! Hope Springs Eternal!
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a Work in Progress.
Hopefully it will be used to connect and reconnect with others. It's also our primary reunion planning tool.
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This site isn't about waistlines, hairlines or credit lines. It's about Lifelines. It's about reconnecting and caring for our classmates, friends and their families ! Nothing more. Nothing less.
Life is short.
Each Day is a Gift.
Make a Difference in Someone's Life Today.
Pursue Excellence.
Don't Forget to Have Fun!
Carpe Diem!
"You say, 'If I had a little more, I should be very satisfied.'
You make a mistake.
If you are not content with what you have,
you will not be satisfied if it were doubled." Charles H. Spurgeon
"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.
It turns what we have into enough, and more.
It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home,
a stranger into a friend." -Melody Beattie, Author
The above"borrowed" from Cyndi Bitto's FB page! Thanks Cyndi!
Congratulations to Miss America 2012,
Laura Kaeppeler,from Kenosha!!
K-towners near and far are very proud of you! "Borrowed" pic courtesy of Ms. Ferrell's FB page! Thanks Fran! http://www.wisn.com/r/30215830/detail.html
The thing that goes the farthest,
Towards making life worthwhile, That costs the least, And does the Most, Is just a pleasant smile." Wilbur D. Nesbit
"People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives.
Be kind anyway.
If you are honest, people may cheat you.
Be honest anyway.
If you find happiness, people may be jealous.
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow.
Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough.
Give your best anyway.
For you see,
in the end, it is between you and God.
It was never between you and them anyway."" — Mother Teresa, found on the wall of her Home for Children in Calcutta
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK...and maybe more....
If you want happiness for an hour
- take a nap.
If you want happiness for a day
- go fishing.
If you want happiness for a month
- get married.
If you want happiness for a year
- inherit a fortune.
If you want happiness for a lifetime
- help someone else. Chinese Proverb
...Stretch Yourself.....
Think Outside The Box...
"There is no such thing as a 'self-made' man.
We are made up of thousands of others.
Everyone who has ever done a kind deed for us,
or spoken one word of encouragement to us,
has entered into the make-up of our character and of our thoughts, as well as our success." -George Matthew Adams
"I have never let my schooling interfere with my education."
~ Mark Twain
Whether you think you can....Or think you can't...
YOU ARE RIGHT!
Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be. Abraham Lincoln
"Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference." Winston Churchill
"Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal;
nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude. "
- Thomas Jefferson -
The successful person is an ordinary person but with extraordinary determination.
- Author unknown -
Having Fun is what The Class of '75 does Best!
"Long live the Mini-Reunions"
Thanks, Rick!
Inferno '74 Photo courtesy of Merrill Merfeld!
Thanks Merrill!
The Boys are back...Together Again!!
Hi All,
Yes, we're at it again. Our new band is called Full Circle and we're playing out for the first time in over 20 years.
Our band members consist of Jim Frangelo on guitar, Keith Cesario on bass guitar and Rick Cesario on drums.
It would be a great honor for us to see all our old friends who we used to play in front of ,back at our school dances. So, come on out and Dance, Party and have a whole lot of Fun.
Thanks, hope to see you all there,
Rick Cesario
Congratulations to Rick and The Band!
p.s. The evening was a success!
Rick Jake posted some pics! Thanks, Rick!
Hi Everyone,
Plan to join us for at least some part of your weekend festivities! Our band Full Circle is ringing in the new Year with some music and FUN!
We will be at George's Club Highview
at 5305-60th Street, Kenosha, WI. We start at 9:30 Friday and Saturday December 30thand 31st, 2011. It would be great to celebrate the end of 2011 and the New Year of 2012 with friends!
Hope to see you there!
Everyone have a Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year,
Thanks again,
Rick
The following is an update from Rick, Jan 2012...
Hi,
Happy New Year to you and yours and to all.
Could please send this out to our classmates?
Thank you,
Rick Cesario
I just wanted to say thank you, to the few of our classmates who came out to have some fun this last new year’s weekend. Thank you Mickey for stopping out, it was nice talking to you and, you to Nick it’s always nice when I see some of classmates out have fun.
Thanks again.
I also would like to say something to Bob Hurst.
Bob, you have nothing to worry about. I had my left knee replaced back in 2009 and it’s working just fine. I’m still playing music pounding away on the drums and teaching a Martial Arts classes. Just remember to do all your exercises and stop walking with a limp.
A good mind set is always a plus. Before you know it you will be up and at all the things you want to do. Good luck.
Rock and Roll is here to stay!!
Bumper Sticker Quote of the Week:
Time is Nature's way of keeping everything from happening all at once!
If you have much, give of your wealth;
if you have little, give of your heart.
A HUGE THANK YOU to Merrill Merfeld
(and American Collision of Kenosha)
for his very generous donation to our reunion fund!
Words Fail!
Thank you so much!
Speaking of "auto repair" "towing",etc...
"Talk" on TALK 2 ME. We are not getting any younger and we might as well try to remember a few things and create an excuse for some conversation!
Our topic of conversation is "My First Car"... C'mon, be part of the FUN!
WELCOME ! Bob, Joy, Michelle, Mike, Mary, and Eugene!
(that's the Happy Dance!)
A very special warm Welcome to Ms.Fran Ferrell! (Business Education!)
(that's a double Happy Dance!)
Please Note! E-mails cannot be delivered if your address is not current!
Please ensure that your contact information is correct and up-to-date!
Thanks! As of Dec 31, 2011, the following e-mail addresses "bounced" and emails were not delivered!
If you have contact with any of these people, please let them know. Terri Dummer Gallo Don Zak
Ed Moczulewski
Russ Kangas
Danny Margraf
Please Help! Thanks in advance!
We hope to find as many from The Class of 1975 as possible! If everyone "finds" just one person,or maybe two, imagine the difference it would make!
MIRACLES HAPPEN!! WE EXPERIENCED ONE! THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!!
We could not have had so much FUN without you!
"Sunshine Please",designed to announce Joys,Condolences,Celebrations,Concerns and Needs and anything else...
Please help us build this page and spread some Sunshine!
Thank you!
Congratulations to New First Time Grandparents,and First Time Grandparents-To-Be!
Congratulations to Pipper (Sicilia) and Gary Meyer on the addition of another grandson on 11/02/2011!
Congratulations to Rocco and Mary Jo LaMacchia on the arrival of their first granddaughter Oct 2011!
Congratulations to Judy (Chovan) and Ron Sebetic on the arrival of their newest Grandbaby!
Linda (Ziccarelli) and David Young are brand new First Time Grandparents, welcoming their first grandson,Reed David on August 10,2011. Congratulations!!
Welcome to the newest Little Ones!
1/15/2012 It is with deep sadness that we pass along the news of Bob Cameron's untimely death on 1/11/2012. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Memorial Services will be Saturday,Jan. 21, 2012,
2:00pm at Wesley Methodist Church, 4600-60th St. Kenosha Details can be found and condolences sent at: www.kenosha-funeral-services.com
Life is Fragile!
Handle with Prayer!
Prayer Requests
1/2/2012 Bob Hurst will soon be undergoing knee replacement surgery. He welcomes any thoughts, your prayers, as well as any tips/encouragement to make this process a bit less intimidating. Contact hm thru his profile or via e-mail on this site.
1/2/2012 Peggy Zeismer Gombar is undergoing another eye surgery after recently having the same procedure on first eye. She appreciates your thoughts and prayers as she recovers.
1/2/2012 Mary Houghton Erickson underwent extensive abdominal surgery 12/13 and is now at home recuperating.Please remember her and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
11/10/2011 Rocco is recuperating from hip replacement surgery.
Bob Bartholomew has recuperated from recent serious renal surgery.
He truly appreciated all prayers for his recovery.
Thank you.
Deepest Condolences to our friends and their families.
Please remember them in your thoughts, prayers and with a note of concern.
Thank you!
"But for the Grace of God, there go I,"
and we will all, if not already, experience our times of need.
Prayer Changes Things.
News from You....
Here's a message to everyone from Mary Getschman Piesch! "My daughter, Nicole, was married July 21,2010 AND July 7, 2011 had a baby boy, Parker Allan Lewis. My name is Mimi not grandma. My son, Ben, in college Sept. 2011 @ UWSP.
Want to see everyone from Bradford."
Thanks, Mary and Congratulations on your new role as "Mimi"!
Cancer Free!(almost)
I am glad to announce that On May 25th my doctor informed my husband and myself that I am in FULL REMISSION!!
I am so grateful for all that God has done through this journey, most of all my connection to many of you. He is loving, caring and kind.
I give God all the praise for the miracle he performed with in my body.
Thank you for all your words of encouragement,support and prayers.
They worked and are greatly appreciated.
In God's Love,
Mary (Houghton) Erickson
1/15/2012 Mary has had a recent recurrence and returned to Chemotherapy. She had extensive abdominal surgery in Dec and is recuperating. Please remember her in your thoughts and prayers as she deals once again with the challenges of therapy. Thank you so much.
You give but little when you give of your possessions.
It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.
Kahlil Gibran
When the power of love,
overcomes the love of power,
then, the world shall know peace
Jimmy Hendrix
The above quote shared/"stolen" from Cheryl Pierangeli Kasdorf's FB,
and from Ruth Statema's FB.
Thanks Ruth and Cheryl.
Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and be that perfectly.
St Francis of Assisi
"The whole secret of a successful life
is to find out what it is one's destiny to do,
and then do it."
Henry Ford
I may not have gone where
I intended to go,
but I think I have ended up where
I needed to be. Douglas Adams
You have to have an idea of
what you are going to do,
but it should be a vague idea. Pablo Picasso
For everything you have missed,
you have gained something else. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Patience cures many an old complaint.
old Irish proverb
Wisdom has two parts:
1. Having a lot to say
2. Not saying it
Silence is often the Best Answer...
and
Smiling is often the Best Reaction...
Kindness is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.
A blind person asked St. Anthony: "Can there be anything worse than losing eye sight?"
"CALLING ALL COOKS"
Please share your favorite recipes! We would love to know "what's cooking"! ! The Summer is a great time for wonderful food and sharing your favorites!
Please?! Am willing to beg if necessary!
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility,
Never an Opportunity. Kahil Gibran
There are copies of The 1975 Spy yearbook available for sale from The Bradford Alumni Association $35 each. Many others years available.clickhere!
We couldn't have done it without you!
A very sincere Thank you to one and all!
'Life may not be the party we hoped for...
but while we are here, we might as well dance!"
Some people come into our lives and quickly go;
Some people move our souls to dance; they awaken us to new understanding
With the passing whisper of their wisdom;
Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon
Friends share simple, ordinary times in our lives,
Moments that become memories that stay in our hearts forever
... And we will never, ever be the same.
Friendship is a strange thing ...
It is by chance we met, by choice we became friends;
We find ourselves telling each other the deepest details of our lives,
things we don't even share with our families who raised us.
But what is a friend? A confidant? A lover? A fellow email junkie?
A shoulder to cry on? An ear to listen? A heart to feel?
A friend is ALL of these things and more;
No matter where we met, I call you "friend":
A word so small ... yet so large in feeling ... a word filled with emotion.
Once the package of friendship has been opened,
It can never be completely closed;
It is a constant book always waiting to be read ... and enjoyed.
We may have disagreements, We may argue, we may concern one another ...Friendship is a unique bond that lasts through it all.
A part of me is put into my friends: some is my humor, some is my listening ear,
Some is real life experience, some is my romanticism, but with all, it is FRIENDSHIP... Thanks for making a difference in my life!
Author Unknown ~
The following is from Mario,
Advice from The Dog's Handbook on How to Enjoy Life!
Thanks Mario!
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
And Remember...
The Best is Yet to Come!
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer.
Always remember,
you have within you the strength,
the patience,
and the passion
to reach for the stars
to change the world. " Harriet Tubman
37386 Visitors/Unique "Hits" since 3/30/09...Thank you!
TODAY IS THE OLDEST
YOU'VE EVER BEEN,
YET THE YOUNGEST
YOU'LL EVER BE,
SO ENJOY THIS DAY
WHILE IT LASTS.
Happiest of Birthdays to those born in January,
including, but not limited to...
Pam Marchesini Montemurro 1/3 Kathy Burby Surges 1/4 Stirling (Paul) Hubbard 1/4 Charles Langerman 1/4 Cheryl Pierangeli Kasdorf 1/4 Tom Corradini 1/7 Scott Epping 1/17 Julie Mico Baxter 1/18 Leslie Zemezonak Glassman 1/22 Doug Cox 1/23 Dave Bolyard 1/29 Vince Caira 1/29 Tom Glassman 1/29
Jim Truax 1/30
You're the kind of person,
Who's hard to forget,
A one-in-a-million
To the people you've met.
Your friends are as varied
As the places you go,
And they all want to tell you
In case you don't know:
That you make a big difference
In the lives that you touch,
By taking so little
And giving so much!
Thanks for being You!
Happiest of Birthdays to You!
More Thoughts from the
"You're not getting older,But you're getting better" file...
The Aging process could be slowed down if it had to work its way through Congress.
(Quote from Will Rogers!)
You're getting old when you're sitting in a rocker and you can't get it started.
You're getting old when you wake up with that morning-after feeling,
and you didn't do anything the night before.
It's hard to be nostalgic when you can't remember anything.
You know you're getting old when you stop buying green bananas.
When you lean over to pick something up off the floor,
you ask yourself if there is anything else you need to do while you are down there.
You find yourself in the middle of the stairway,
and you can't remember if you were downstairs going up or upstairs going down.
...WAG MORE, BARK LESS...
If you want to keep the music playing,use pop-out player and start music,
then "minimize" it! Or if desired, click circle to stop the music!
Don't forget to Dance, even if you have to make your own music!
WooHoo!
It's CheeseHead Season!
Yah sure,you betcha...
Class of "75 CheeseHeads...
Rocco with Peggy and Jim Gombar at a 2009 Packer game!
Congratulations
Green Bay Packers! 2011 SuperBowl Champions!!!
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. Vince Lombardi
The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have. Vince Lombardi
Calling All Packer Backers!
Get Your Green On And Say Cheese!
Send in your pictures and we'll post them!!" Congratulations to everyone!
The Vince Lombardi Trophy returns Home!
From the Flashback File...Red Devils 1974-1975
The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will. - Vince Lombardi -
R U Ready for some FOOTBALL HISTORY?!
Bradford's 2011 Football Team finished the season an Undefeated 14-0!
Great Job! CONGRATULATIONS 2011 RED DEVILS!
WISCONSIN DIV I STATE CHAMPIONS!
FIRST TIME IN HISTORY, WAY OVER 120 YEARS OR SO!
Congratulations to a Most Excellent Team,their coaches and their families! Amazing season and accomplishment!
K-towners everywhere are so very proud of you all!
Bring on the parade!
See highlights, CLICKHERE! Rocco LaMacchia (Alderman!) is spearheading a drive to raise funds for a permanent sign honoring
The 2011State Champion Red Devils. Details to follow...
"The price of success is hard work,
dedication to the job at hand,
and the determination that,
whether you win or lose,
you have applied the best of yourself
to the task at hand." Vince Lombardi
Another laugh from Mario! Thanks Mario!
Observations On Growing Older
~Your Kids are becoming you...and you don't like them!
~Going Out is good..Coming Home is better!
~You Forget names .... But it's OKbecause other people forgotthey Even knew you!!!
~You realize you're never goingto be really good at anything .... Especially Golf.
~Your spouse is counting on youto remember things you don't remember.
~The things you used to care to do, you no longer care to do,but you really do care that you don't care to do them anymore.
~Your husband sleeps better on a lounge chairwith the TV blaring than he does in bed.It's Called " Pre-sleep".
~You miss the days when everything workedwith just an " ON" and " OFF" Switch...
~You tend to use more 4 letter words ..." what?" .......
" when?"... ???
~Now that you can affordexpensive jewelry, it's not safe to wear it anywhere.
~You notice everything sold in stores is " sleeveless" !!!!
~What used to be freckles are now liver spots.
~Everybody Whispers.
~Now that your husband has retired .....You'd give anything if he'd find a job!
~You have 3 sizes of clothes in your closet ....2 of which you will never wear.
~~~But Old is good in some things:Old songs,Old movies, and best of all, OLD FRIENDS!! Love You, " OLD FRIEND!"
Send this on to other " Old Friends!" andlet them laugh in AGREEMENT!!!
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived!
"Blessed are they who have the gift of making friends for it is one of God’s best gifts.
It involves many things, but above all the power of going out of one’s self
and appreciating whatever is noble and loving in another." -Thomas Hughes (1822-1896);
British reformer,novelist
The next 365 Days of 2012 !
What Will You Tackle in the next 365 Days of the Year?
(From Thelma , Thanks, Thelma!)
We've all done it: set those pesky New Year’s resolutions only to give up five days in with a promise to try again next year. But why wait for January 1 to roll around? Why not start today and make the last 100 days of the year something you can be proud of? Lucky for you, we even have 25 ideas to get you started.
1. Get organized.
Pick an area of your home that's been just screaming for your attention
and sort through the mess. Then move on to the next area.
2. Read more.
Turn off the TV and pick up that book you’ve heard great things about –
or the one you thought you’d never have time for.
3. Get outside.
Often times we forget how beneficial a little bit of sunshine can be.
Play with your kids (or your grandkids!) outside or take a walk around the park –
your body and mind will love you for it
4. Meditate.
We’ve shared the benefits of meditation, now it’s time to reap the rewards yourself.
Set aside at least 15 minutes each day – the results will astound you.
5. Utilize your creativity.
You may not be a painter, writer, or musician, but finding a way to be creative
is beneficial to everyone – even you.
Get those ideas flowing and create!
6. Spend less, save more.
Cut out all that unnecessary spending (daily coffee stops, etc) and
see how much you are able to put away after 40 days.
7. Reconnect with an old friend.
It’s easy to let good friendships fall to the wayside when life gets hectic. Take this opportunity to check in with an old friend.
8. Practice gratitude.
Before you go to bed, make a list of at least 5 things you are grateful for. This will make you realize how much you have already been blessed.
9. Try a new recipe.
You may not be an expert chef, but there’s no reason why you can’t try out that recipe you used to think was too complicated. After all, cooking is a great way to get those creative juices flowing! Literally!
(Then share it with all of us!)
10. Keep learning.
Just because your school years are long gone doesn’t mean you have to stop learning.
Pick a subject you’ve always wanted to know more about and read, read, read.
11. Set a sleep schedule.
Do you often feel worn out and tired?
Then an unregulated sleep schedule may be to blame.
Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time everyday and
give yourself at least 7 1/2 hours every night.
12. Create a vision board.
By creating a vision board you are making a visual representation of the goals you wish to accomplish.
This is an excellent everyday reminder to stay positive and keep pushing forward.
13. Stop complaining.
Try to go the full 30 days without complaining.
It may seem like a challenge, but imagine all that extra mind space
you’ll have for positive thoughts instead.
14. Laugh every day.
Laughter serves as an excellent reminder to not take life too seriously.
No matter what kind of day you’ve had, always make time for laughter.
15. Volunteer.
The holidays are just around the corner which make it an excellent time to lend a helping hand.
Do whatever you can – even if it’s s taking 15 minutes to listen to someone in need of a friend.
16. Travel.
You don’t have to fly thousands of miles to reap the benefits of traveling.
Find somewhere near by (a museum, landmark, etc.) that you’ve never visited before and
make a day of it.
17. Start a "Family Day".
Set aside one day a week (if possible) to dedicate to your family.
At the end of 100 days you’ll feel much more in tune with each other.
Even family dinner or "Game night"!
18. Meet your neighbors.
We often forget how great it is to connect with the community around us.
If you haven’t already – take the time to meet your neighbors.
You may just create a long lasting friendship.
19. Step outside of your comfort zone.
Do one thing everyday, no matter how small, that makes you feel uncomfortable.
You could be a whole new person after 100 days of this.
20. Eat more fruits and vegetables.
When it comes to your diet, return to the basics.
It can be simple, easy, and delicious.
21. Write affirmations.
Write down affirmations that make you feel good from the moment you wake up
until the moment you go to sleep.
They can do wonders when it comes to keeping you in a positive frame of mind.
22. Say I love you.
Let everyone around you know how much you care
and never forget to say I love you.
23. Take the stairs.
Instead of taking the elevator or driving a car,
walk when possible. Your body will thank you.
24. Practice forgiveness.
Have you been holding on to past hurts and transgressions?
Learn to let those go for your own sake.
Holding on is poisonous to your mind and body.
25. Be present in the moment.
No matter where life takes you, be awake and alive in the moment.
Don’t allow distractions to take away from what is great in the here and now.
How do you plan on transforming your life in the New Year?
TAKE THE NEXT 365 DAY CHALLENGE, one day at a time!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
HANDBOOK 2012...to make it the Best Year Yet!
...still more "stuff" to start the New Year! author unknown!
Health:
1. Drink plenty of water. Your body will thank you!
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants..
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in 2011 .
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minute walk daily.
And while you walk, smile and talk to God in thanks for His love and grace.
Personality:
11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with His/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn.
Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree...
Society:
25. Call your family and loved ones often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will.
Stay in touch.
Life:
32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. Love has healing power.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change..
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come...
38. When you awake alive in the morning, be thankful for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.
40. Most important of all. Wake up thanking God for all your blessings as life is a blessing. Good and bad. The good is a blessing and the bad, let us appreciate the bad times and what helps us grow in life.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
1. Your presence is a present to the world.
2. You're unique and one of a kind.
3. Your life can be what you want it to be.
4. Take the days just one at a time.
5. Count your blessings, not your troubles.
6. You'll make it through whatever comes along.
7. Within you are so many answers.
8. Understand, have courage, be strong.
9. Don't put limits on yourself.
10. So many dreams are waiting to be realized.
11. Decisions are too important to leave to chance.
12. Reach for your peak, your goal, and your prize.
13. Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.
14. The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets.
15. Don't take things too seriously.
16. Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
17. Remember that a little love goes a long way.
18. Remember that a lot . . . goes forever.
19. Remember that friendship is a wise investment.
20. Life's treasures are people . . . together.
21. Realize that it's never too late.
22. Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
23. Have health and hope and happiness.
24. Take the time to wish upon a star.
Yet Still More New Year Wishes...
May you get a clean bill of health from your dentist, your cardiologist, your gastro-enterologist, your urologist, your proctologist, your podiatrist, your psychiatrist, your plumber and the I.R.S.
May your hair, your teeth, your face-lift, your abs and your stocks not fall; and may your blood pressure, your triglycerides, your cholesterol, your white blood count and your mortgage interest not rise.
May New Year's Eve find you seated around the table, together with your beloved family and cherished friends. May you find the food better, the environment quieter, the cost much cheaper, and the pleasure more fulfilling than anything else you might ordinarily do that night.
May what you see in the mirror delight you, and what others see in you delight them. May someone love you enough to forgive your faults, be blind to your blemishes, and tell the world about your virtues.
May the telemarketers wait to make their sales calls until you finish dinner, may the commercials on TV not be louder than the program you have been watching, and may your check book and your budget balance - and include generous amounts for charity
May you remember to say "I love you" at least once a day to your spouse, your child, your parent, your siblings; but not to your secretary, your nurse, your masseuse, your hairdresser or your tennis instructor.
And may we live in a world at peace and with the awareness of God's love in every sunset, every flower's unfolding petals, every baby's smile, every lover's kiss, and every wonderful, astonishing, miraculous beat of our heart.
Even more New Year "wishes"...
We wish you health
So you may enjoy each day in comfort.
We wish you the love of friends, family
And Peace within your heart.
We wish you the beauty of nature
That you may enjoy the work of God.
We wish you wisdom to choose priorities...
For those things that really matter.
We wish you generosity so you may share
all good things that come to you.
We wish you Happiness and Joy
and Blessings for the New Year.
We wish you the best of everything
My family and friends, We wish you a Happy New Year!
author unknown
God's Very Best to You and Yours in 2011!
What I learned from a Snowman...
It's okay if you're a little bottom heavy.
Accessorize! Accessorize! Accessorize!
It takes a few extra rolls to make a good mid-section.
It's OK to be flaky once in a while
Avoid yellow snow.
When Life Gives You Snow, Make Snowballs.
There's no stopping you once you're on a roll.
Just like snowflakes, each person is unique.
Don't get too much sun.
It's fun to hang out in your front yard.
You know you've made it when they write a song about you.
The key to life is to be a jolly, happy soul!
98% OF AMERICANS SAY 'OH SHucks!#$?!' BEFOREGOING IN THE DITCH ON A SLIPPERY ROAD. THE OTHER 2% ARE FROM WISCONSIN ...
They say, "Here, Hold my beer and Watch This!"
The following is from Pam Montemurro! Thanks Pam!
Twas The Month After Christmas...
Twas the month after Christmas,
And all through the house,
Nothing would fit me,
Not even a blouse.
The cookies I'd nibbled,
The chocolate I'd taste
At the holiday parties
Had gone to my waist.
When I got on the scales
There arose such a number!
When I walked to the store
(less a walk than a lumber),
I'd remember the marvelous meals I'd prepared;
The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared,
The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese
And the way I'd never said, "No thank you, please."
As I dressed myself in my husband's old shirt
And prepared once again to do battle with dirt...
I said to myself, as I only can,
"You can't spend a Summer, disguised as a ham!"
So, away with the last of the sour cream dip.
Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip.
Every last bit of food that I like must be banished
Till all the additional ounces have vanished.
I won't have a cookie, not even a lick.
I'll want only to chew on a long celery stick.
I won't have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie.
I'll munch on a carrot and quietly cry.
I'm hungry, I'm lonesome, and life is a bore...
But isn't that what January is for?
Unable to giggle, no longer a riot.
Happy New Year to all, and to all a good diet.
Have what you want, Want what you have.
Be who you are and say what you feel,
cause those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter.
The following is from Pipper! Thanks,Pipper!
Dear God:
For 2012, all I ask for is a big fat bank account and a slim body.
Please do not mix up the two like you did last year.
Amen
The following is from Rocco! Thanks, Alderman Rocco!
Right back at ya!!!!
A Prayer for the New Year
God grant us this year a wider view,
So we see others' faults through the eyes of You.
Teach us to judge not with hasty tongue,
Neither the adult ... nor the young.
Give us patience and grace to endure
And a stronger faith so we feel secure.
Instead of remembering, help us forget
The irritations that caused us to fret.
Freely forgiving for some offense
And finding each day a rich recompense.
In offering a friendly, helping hand
And trying in all ways to understand;
That all of us whoever we are ...
Are trying to reach an unreachable star.
For the great and small ... the good and bad,
The young and old ... the sad and glad
Are asking today; Is life worth living?
The answer is only in, loving and giving.
For only Love can make man kind
And Kindness of Heart brings Peace of Mind.
By giving love, we can help this year
To lift the clouds of hate and fear.
by Helen Steiner Rice
RECIPE FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR
Take twelve whole months.
Clean them thoroughly of all bitterness,
hate, and jealousy.
Make them just as fresh and clean as possible.
Now cut each month into twenty-eight, thirty,
or thirty-one different parts,
but don't make up the whole batch at once.
Prepare it one day at a time out of these ingredients.
Mix well into each day one part of faith,
one part of patience, one part of courage,
and one part of work.
Add to each day one part of hope,
faithfulness, generosity, and kindness.
Blend with one part prayer, one part meditation,
and one good deed.
Season the whole with a dash of good spirits,
a sprinkle of fun, a pinch of play,
and a cupful of good humor.
Pour all of this into a vessel of love.
Cook thoroughly over radiant joy,
garnish with a smile,
and serve with quietness, unselfishness,
and cheerfulness.
You're bound to have a happy new year.
~ Author Unknown ~
Survival Kit for 2012
Toothpick - to remind you to pick the good qualities in everyone, including yourself.
Rubber band - to remind you to be flexible. Things might not always go the way you want, but they can be worked out.
Band-Aid - to remind you to heal hurt feelings, either yours or someone else's.
Eraser - to remind you everyone makes mistakes, but that's okay because we learn by our errors.
Candy Kiss - to remind you everyone needs a hug or a compliment every day.
Mint - to remind you that you are worth a mint to your family.
Bubble Gum - to remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything.
Pencil - to remind you to list your blessings every day.
Green Tea Bag - to remind you to take time to relax daily and go over that list of God's blessings.
Do Ya, Do Ya, Do Ya
Do Ya Wanna Dance....?
Just a simple reminder to Dance in the Moonlight....
Get up and Dance,
Even if you have to make your own Music!
"Rekindled friendships often burn more brightly"
Ah, being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.
Live with Intention
Listen Hard
Practice Wellness
Laugh
Choose with No Regrets
Continue to Learn
Appreciate Your Friends
Do What You Love
And
Live As If Everything You Do Matters!
"Truly great friends are hard to find,
difficult to leave,
and impossible to forget."
~ G. Randolf
One of the many things no one tells you about aging
is that it is such a nice change from being young.
"Blessed is he who expects nothing,for he shall never be disappointed" Alexander Pope
Always remember to forget the troubles that pass your way; BUT NEVER forget the blessings that come each day.
"It's funny how friends can come in and out of your life so quickly,
yet leave footprints and memories in your heart forever."
Live Fully,
Breathe Deeply
and
Love Completely!
Some people try to turn back their odometers.
Don't bother, tell them you look this way
because you've traveled a long way
and some of the roads weren't paved.
...Life......I'll be happy when......
We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another.
Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are.
After that, we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with.
We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage.
We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her act together, when we get a nicer car, when we are able to go on a nice vacation or when we retire.
The truth is, there's no better time to be happy than right now. If not now, when?
Your life will always be filled with challenges.
It's best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway.
Happiness is the way, so, treasure every moment that you have and treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time with...
and remember that time waits for no one.
So, stop waiting...
Until your car or home is paid off...
Until you get a new car or home.....
Until your kids leave the house....
Until you go back to school...
Until you finish school...
Until you lose 10 lbs....
Until you gain 10 lbs...
Until you get married...
Until you get a divorce....
Until you have kids...
Until you retire....
Until summer...
Until spring...
Until winter...
Until fall....
Until you die...
There is no better time than right now to be happy!
Just Do It!
Perseverence:
Our greatest glory lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Check out the NeoPod!...See if you can get it to work...Leave a message!
From the "Because You Didn't Ask" File!
How Did the Groundhog Get a Day of His Own?
The lowly groundhog, often called a woodchuck, is the only mammal to have a day named in his honor. The groundhog's day is February 2. Granted, it's not a federal holiday; nobody gets off work. But still, to have a day named after you is quite a feat.
How did the groundhog come by this honor?
It stems from the ancient belief that hibernating creatures were able to predict the arrival of springtime by their emergence.
The German immigrants known as Pennsylvania Dutch brought the tradition to America in the 18th century. They had once regarded the badger as the winter-spring barometer. But the job was reassigned to the groundhog after importing their Candlemas traditions to the U.S. Candlemas commemorates the ritual purification of Mary, 40 days after the birth of Jesus. For a time there was famous postcards available that honored this.
Candlemas is one of the four "cross-quarters" of the year, occurring half way between the first day of winter and the first day of spring. Traditionally, it was believed that if Candlemas was sunny, the remaining six weeks of winter would be stormy and cold. But if it rained or snowed on Candlemas, the rest of the winter would be mild. If an animal "sees its shadow," it must be sunny, so more wintry weather is predicted:
If Candlemas be fair and bright,
Winter has another flight.
If Candlemas brings clouds and rain,
Winter will not come again.
The groundhog and badger were not the only animals that have been used to predict spring. Other Europeans used the bear or hedgehog--but in any case the honor belonged to a creature that hibernated. Its emergence symbolized the imminent arrival of spring.
Traditionally, the groundhog is supposed to awaken on February 2, Groundhog Day, and come up out of his burrow. If he sees his shadow, he will return to the burrow for six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t see his shadow, he remains outside and starts his year, because he knows that spring has arrived early.
In the U.S., the "official" groundhog is kept in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Every February 2, amid a raucous celebration early in the morning, "Punxsutawney Phil" as the groundhog is called, is pulled from his den by his keepers, who are dressed in tuxedos. Phil then whispers his weather prediction into the ear of his keeper, who then announces it to the anxiously-awaiting crowd.
Of course, this is for show. It's a fun celebration and a great tradition. But Phil's keepers secretly decide upon the "forecast" in advance of the groundhog's arousal.
Besides, spring always arrives on or near March 21, so whether the groundhog decides to return to his den or remain above ground, the sad fact is spring will always have to wait at least six more weeks.
The average groundhog is 20 inches long and normally weighs from 12 to 15 pounds. Punxsutawney Phil weighs about 20 pounds and is 22 inches long.
Groundhogs are covered with coarse grayish hairs (fur) tipped with brown or sometimes dull red. They have short ears, a short tail, short legs, and are surprisingly quick. Their jaws are exceptionally strong.
A groundhog's diet consists of lots of greens, fruits, and vegetables and very little water. Most of their liquids come from dewy leaves.
A groundhog can whistle when it is alarmed. Groundhogs also whistle in the spring when they begin courting.
Insects do not bother groundhogs and germs pretty much leave them alone. They are resistant to the plagues that periodically wipe out large numbers of wild animals. One reason for this is their cleanliness.
Groundhogs are one of the few animals that really hibernate. Hibernation is not just a deep sleep. It is actually a deep coma, where the body temperature drops to a few degrees above freezing, the heart barely beats, the blood scarcely flows, and breathing nearly stops.
Young Groundhogs are usually born in mid-April or May, and by July they are able to go out on their own. The size of the litter is 4 to 9. A baby groundhog is called a kit or a cub.
A groundhog's life span is normally 6 to 8 years. Phil receives a drink of a magical punch every summer during the annual Groundhog Picnic, which gives him 7 more years of life.
Think Spring!!!!
Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face. Victor Hugo
"We the people are the rightful masters
of both the Congress and the Courts -
not to overthrow the Constitution
but to overthrow men
who pervert the Constitution."
Abraham Lincoln
Thank you to our Troops,past and present,and their families,who also serve.
"The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible." ~ Arthur C.Clarke
The Reunion "Feedback" has been moved! A Wonderful Concept and most Appreciated!
Please send it on in...the Good,The Bad,The Not-so-Bad/Good and anything else you might like to add! Thanks so much! If you do not want your notes to be made "public",let me know! Otherwise,I'd love to share your kind words with those that may care!
Thank you!..click on the cartoon!
Thanks so much!
Coming Soon..."My Turn", what "Really Happened..."!
There is a Post Reunion Survey of "what went right,and 'not so much',
Lessons Learned,"Do-over" moments,ideas for next time! etc..."
Please take a few minutes to help us make "next time" the Best one yet!
The Reunionwas a wonderful success because you chose to show up!
Thank you!
Miracles do Happen! Thanks for being a part of them!
Oh, What a Night...!
“Life gives us brief moments with another...and sometimes in those brief moments... we get memories that last a life time...”
"Age does not protect us from love, But love to some extent protects us from age. " - Author Unknown -
Like Fine Wine and Wisconsin Cheese, '75 just keeps getting better with age!
Special Thanks to Bill Grabowski and Larry Zamba for the pictures! and Howie, our "official" Videographer,extraordinaire!!!
Grandma Gombar and her new "Main Man"!
Nothing like a Grandma's Love!
BE THANKFUL...
Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something...
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times...
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations...
They give you opportunities for improvement.
It's easy to be thankful for the 'good' things...
Yet, a life of rich fulfillment comes to those
Who are thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive...
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles And they can become your blessings. ~ Author Unknown
"All that I have seen, has taught me to trust the Creator for All that I have not seen..."
Mario and his Ladies! The Macareno Family enjoying Family Day at UW-Whitewater!
Tammy,Danielle,Willy the WarHawk(not related),Brittany and Mario!
The following is from Mario! Thanks, Mario!
Well, I've always wondered about this myself& now I know.
People born before 1946 were called The Silent generation.
The Baby Boomers, are people born between 1946 and 1959.
Generation X, are the people who have been born between 1960 and 1979.
And Generation Y, are the people born between 1980 and 2009
So, why do we call the last group Generation Y?
I never really knew until I saw a cartoon which explained it very eloquently below...& sure makes sense doesn't it!!
When you are young, you want to be the master of your fate
and the captain of your soul.
When you are older, you will settle for being the master of your weight and the captain of your bowling team.
One of these is not like the other...
In this classic That 70's Show "police line-up at PETS" pic/circa 1975,stolen from FB,
Rick Bell has been "found", while Mark McCullough (on left) is MIA!
Last known whereabouts was Atlanta GA...
Please Help us find him!
Thanks for the pic, Rick!
"How people treat you is their karma;
how you react is yours." ~Dr. Wayne Dyer
"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." Albert Einstein
"Hey...How are You Doin?"
Rocco and Sons...Brett, Mark,Rocco Sr. and RoccoJr.!!!
Mary Jo and Rocco (Alderman Rocco!)
Please sign the Guest Book! It'seasy!Add a picture, a message or both!(click on sign guestbook, erase previous type, add whatever you like and follow directions...very easy!)
Lord help me live from day to day,
In such a humble sort of way,
To give a smile, help lift a load,
For those I meet along life's road,
And when I come to my journey's end,
My life I have not lived in vain,
If one dear friend can smile and say,
"I'm glad I met him on life's way."
Author Unknown
You've blessed me with friends
and laughter and fun
With rain that's as soft
as the light from the sun-
You've blessed me with the stars
to brighten each night
You've give me help
to know wrong from right
You've give me so much
please, Lord give me too
A heart that is always
Grateful to you.
F.Y.I. From the Points of Contact file...
Are you looking for"gifts",or maybe just something to remind you of "the good ol daze"? Check out this website for official Bradford apparel...click on the pictures!
Mr. Roger Tweiten, former BHS Music Director recently turned 70 years young and would love to hear from any of his former students or anyone wishing to contact "Rog"...He can be found at: globalmusic@sbcglobal.net (and on FACEBOOK!)
Mr. Mervin Bianchetti would also love to hear from former students..He denies having an e-mail address and says that he's "in the phonebook"...!
Thankyou!ThankYou!ThankYouGuys!
U R D Best!
Only 322 left to "find"!
Welcome
Bob, Joy, Mike, Michelle, Michael, Mary and Eugene! (That's the Happy Dance!)
A very special warm
Welcome to Ms.Fran Ferrell!
(Business Education teacher!)
(that's a double Happy Dance!)
As of 1/12/2012 Over 36,695 unique "hits" since our start on 3/30/2009!!!
Thank you!
Please Help Us Find Everybody!
Remember,
it is not how we die,
but how we Live
that becomes our legacy.
Please help us remember those who have made an untimely appearance
on our Memory page.
Please add a note of remembrance of their lives.
Just click on their name, either on Class of 75 profiles or In Memory page,click "post response" and enter your thoughts, comments or memories. Click submit at bottom of page. May be easily edited after the fact.
It's worth your time.
Remember Leonard Rainey from the Class of 1974?Who could forget the basketball star and all around nice guy? Well,he is a talented musician who lives in San Diego with his family...Quite popular on the West Coast,he brings his music back to Kenosha on occasion.
His group is called Len Rainey and the Midnight Players! Check them out on Facebook and at:
...who has lived well, laughed often and loved much.
...who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of children.
...who has filled his niche and accomplished his task.
...who leaves the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem or a rescued soul.
...who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it.
...who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had.
Robert Louis Stevenson
"Failure is the path of least persistence." unknown
What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?
- Vincent van Gogh -
I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward. - Thomas A. Edison -
You haven't failed until you quit trying. - Author unknown -
It was a high counsel that I once heard given to a young person, "Always do what you are afraid to do." - Ralph Waldo Emerson -
A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues. Cicero
"There's No Place Like Home..." It seems you can go "Home" again,sort of...Visit any of the old neighborhoods on the Internet...
Check it out! This is a fun website to visit. It will show you where you grew up,or anywhere else,as it looks now...just enter the address,City, State, Zip Code and "travel"...Click on Dorothy's shoes above or the link below... When you enter an address you will see the picture . You can double click and "walk" down the street..."Scoop the Loop"or you can follow your old path to what used to be the Annex,Dutch Maid,Penney's,Luigi's,Those Submarine Races or anywhere else your heart desires...Have Fun!!
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